KS4 Algebra Assessment: Higher Tier (Grades 7-8)

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1 Interpret and use the language of functions.
2 Find inverse functions.
3 Find composite functions.
4 Complete the square and find turning points.
5 Sketch transformations of graphs.
6 Disprove a statement by finding a counter example.
7 Follow a direct proof when given an algebraic statement.
8 Construct an algebraic proof.

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 KS4 Algebra Assessment Higher Tier (Grades 7-8)

1.

A function is defined as f (x) = 3x + 2 .

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a) Calculate the value of f (4).

 (1)

b) Calculate the value of f (-7).

 (1)

2.

a) A function f (x) is given by f (x) = 8(x - 3). Find f -1(x)

 (2)
2x + 9
b) A function g(x) is given as g(x) = x + 1 . Find g-1(x).

 (4)

3.

a) The functions f (x) and g(x) are defined:

f (x) = 4x + 7
x-2
g (x) = x + 2

i) Find fg(x).

 (1)

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ii) Evaluate gf (3).

 (3)

b) Given f (x) = x2 and g(x) = 20 – x, find the value of a such that f (a) = g(a).

 (3)

4.

a) Write x2 + 8x – 3 in the form (x + a)2 + b.

(2)

b) Write x2 – 3x + 7 in completed square form.

(2)

c) Write 2x2 + 10x + 4 in the form p(x + q)2 + r, where p, q and r are constants.

(3)

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 KS4 Algebra Assessment Higher Tier (Grades 7-8)

d) Complete the square to find the turning point of the curve

y = -x2 + 5x + 11. State whether this is a maximum or a minimum.

(4)

5.

The graph of y = f (x) is shown below.

10 f (x)

-6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6

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On the same grid, sketch the graph of y = f (x + 3) + 1. (2)

6.

Elliot says that the sum of any three prime numbers is always odd. Is he correct?
Explain your answer.

(2)

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 KS4 Algebra Assessment Higher Tier (Grades 7-8)

7.

Prove that (3n + 1)2 – (3n – 1)2 is always multiple of 4.

(4)

8.

Prove, algebraically, that the sum of squares of any two consecutive odd numbers will always
have a remainder of 2 when divided by 4.

(4)

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